dequinox
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patrickza said:As a paraglider and a powered paraglider pilot I'd rip my 2smoke off in a second if it was feasable, but sadly we're not there yet. At a bare minimum I'd want an hours autonomy, more realisticly 1.5 hours, but even with lipo it's just not possible. The power required to take off and stay airborne would be more batteries than you could carry.
dequinox said:patrickza said:As a paraglider and a powered paraglider pilot I'd rip my 2smoke off in a second if it was feasable, but sadly we're not there yet. At a bare minimum I'd want an hours autonomy, more realisticly 1.5 hours, but even with lipo it's just not possible. The power required to take off and stay airborne would be more batteries than you could carry.
This may be a bit above the DIY-er's head...but sustained electric flight has been done already:
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Old news, but here's the article: SunSeeker
dequinox said:do you have to submit flight plans and everything to fly? Or can you just stay below a certain altitude and buzz around all you want?
Hehe... Also a bit wiley, electric winch:dequinox said:The initial energy required to get off the ground is the peak of your gas usage right? Have you thought about solid state rocket propulsion to get your craft into the air...and then running off electricity? Sounds like Wile E. Coyote engineering to me!
Lock said:Hehe... Also a bit wiley, electric winch:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gliding#Winch-launching
"Gliders are often launched using a stationary ground-based winch mounted on a heavy vehicle.[30] This method is widely used at many European clubs, often in addition to aerotowing. The engine is usually a large diesel, though hydraulic fluid engines and electrical motors are also used."
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